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BT11 YZJ

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

204,608 mi
Last recorded204,608 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 YZJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 204,608 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2025 204,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 178,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 177,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 176,350 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 173,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 171,615 miles

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 28 Nov 2019 169,983 miles

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 160,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 150,645 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,318 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 115,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 63,477 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Exeo?

Based on 105,166 MOT tests across 8,155 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,618
coil spring broken 698
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 615
position lamp(s) not working 590
Registration plate lamp not working 534
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BT11 YZJ is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 95,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Exeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT11 YZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Exeo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT11 YZJ registered?

BT11 YZJ is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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